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existing County Road 6 berm (at the same approximate height as the existing County Road 6 <br /> berm) past Xcel Energy's proposed new substation, and would provide a "screen" of the new <br /> ground structures from our backyard (although obviously even this berm would not screen the <br /> pole structures in the new substation from our backyard, nor would even this berm screen the <br /> ground structures in the new substation from our view from either the main floor or the upper <br /> floor of our home). <br /> From the discussion that took place at the May 15, 2012 public meeting, I understand that <br /> Xcel Energy is concerned about the height of this berm, and the trees or shrubs located near the <br /> top thereof, because of the placement of GRE's electrical line. We believe, however, that <br /> concern can be alleviated by realigning GRE's line in the position of the "GRE Replacement" in <br /> the attached graphic from Xcel Energy's "Grading & Landscape Option 3" (in which we have <br /> added a black line showing the possible realignment of GRE's line with the notation "GRE <br /> Replacement." This realignment would place the new pole for the GRE line north of the new <br /> berm, with the GRE line being carried to the new pole in the vicinity of the northeasterly portion <br /> of Xcel Energy's site which Xcel Energy already has in its plans. This proposal would actually <br /> eliminate the need for one new additional pole (would need only 3 poles instead of the 4 poles <br /> that it shows now), possibly shortening the length of the line. This realigned GRE line also <br /> would not have to cross the berm thus removing any concern regarding the height of the berm or <br /> the trees on it with regard to GRE's line crossing it. <br /> We believe that the proposal for heightening the berm that is contemplated in Xcel <br /> Energy's "Option 3" is eminently reasonable. Even this heightened berm would not, however, <br /> completely eradicate the detrimental impact of Xcel Energy's proposed new substation upon our <br /> property, but it would at least be a better situation than we are presently facing. <br /> By submitting this letter and the attached graphics to Xcel Energy, we are by no means <br /> agreeing with, or consenting to,Xcel Energy's proposed new substation. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael and Leena Kuruvilla Kallivayalil <br />